Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of America Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station travel show.

On This Episode:

- Christmas in Natchitoches – Arlene Gould – Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Sandra Dickens & Jill Leo of Natchitoches Historic District Business Association, discuss the Natchitoches Christmas & Annual Festival of Lights where Louisiana’s oldest city lights up with over 300,000 Christmas lights!

- Exploring France – Food, wine and travel writer Hilarie Larson, owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting, shares her adventures in France, where explored the Bandol region, Cassis and Sanary-sur-Mer.

- Yuma Civic Center – Carrie Ring talks about the Yuma, Arizona’s favorite event space as well as upcoming events such as the 2017 Fiestas Patrias Street Fair Celebration, New Year's Eve Family Fun Night and Robert Burns Scottish Supper.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of America Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station travel show.

On This Episode:

- Christmas in Natchitoches – Arlene Gould – Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Sandra Dickens & Jill Leo of Natchitoches Historic District Business Association, discuss the Natchitoches Christmas & Annual Festival of Lights where Louisiana’s oldest city lights up with over 300,000 Christmas lights!

- Exploring France – Food, wine and travel writer Hilarie Larson, owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting, shares her adventures in France, where explored the Bandol region, Cassis and Sanary-sur-Mer.

- Yuma Civic Center – Carrie Ring talks about the Yuma, Arizona’s favorite event space as well as upcoming events such as the 2017 Fiestas Patrias Street Fair Celebration, New Year's Eve Family Fun Night and Robert Burns Scottish Supper.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of America Magazine, for Big Blend Radio.

On This Episode:

- The Art & Mystery of Masks - Victoria Chick, figurative contemporary artist and early 19th/20th century print collector, discusses the history, art and uses of masks around the world.

- Strawberry Sherbet – Recipe and tips with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book,“Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine’.

- Japanese Style Curry – Recipe and cooking lesson with Leah Launey, innkeeper of Three Rivers Bed & Breakfast in California’s Sequoia Country.

- Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex – Debbie Wendt, Director of the City of Yuma Parks & Recreation Department, discusses the brand new elite tournament complex, that opens in Yuma, Arizona on Sept. 1, 2017 for the 2017 USA Softball Men’s Western Class E Slow Pitch National Championship.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of America Magazine, for Big Blend Radio.

On This Episode:

- The Art & Mystery of Masks - Victoria Chick, figurative contemporary artist and early 19th/20th century print collector, discusses the history, art and uses of masks around the world.

- Strawberry Sherbet – Recipe and tips with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book,“Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine’.

- Japanese Style Curry – Recipe and cooking lesson with Leah Launey, innkeeper of Three Rivers Bed & Breakfast in California’s Sequoia Country.

- Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex – Debbie Wendt, Director of the City of Yuma Parks & Recreation Department, discusses the brand new elite tournament complex, that opens in Yuma, Arizona on Sept. 1, 2017 for the 2017 USA Softball Men’s Western Class E Slow Pitch National Championship.

Jeff Supak, Community Resiliency Program Associate at Global Green USA, talks about the recent flooding in New Orleans and how green infrastructure such as plants and bioswales can add capacity to the city’s storm water system. For over 20 years, Global Green USA, the American affiliate of Green Cross International, has been a national leader in advancing smart solutions to climate change that improve lives and protect our planet. 

Global Green's programs in New Orleans include:

* Water Wise NOLA is a group of water professionals and enthusiasts which share a dedication and commitment to advance Green Infrastructure development in the Greater New Orleans area, as well as strengthen public awareness for water related issues and corresponding green solutions.

* Rebuilding Green in New Orleans: Holy Cross Project Helping New Orleans rebuild following Hurricane Katrina with a model sustainable village in the Lower Ninth Ward.

* Louisiana Wetland Action Program - Engaging Louisiana landowners in wetlands coastal restoration.

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Aug. 20, 2017.

Hear about Long Beach Peninsula in southwest Washington State, a 100% Awesome Destination featuring beautiful beaches, gorgeous gardens, art, delicious dining opportunities and much more. Featured guests include travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’ – President of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association; artist Susan Spence – Beach Baskets, and Nancy Allen - Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau & Music in the Gardens Tour. 

Read Linda Kissam's destination article on Long Beach Peninsula on NationalParkTraveling.com.  

 

This Big Blend Radio segment originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Aug. 20, 2017.

Julia Cameron, author of the international bestseller, The Artist’s Way, discusses the connection between spirituality and creativity, as well as her new book, ‘LIFE LESSONS: 125 Prayers and Meditations’. Published by Tarcher Perigee, this approachable compilation of divine expressions is designed for those who often find that they are at a loss for words when it comes to prayer. Drawing on her own liberating conception of God, Cameron offers readers a corrective to commonly held misconceptions of the divine. 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Aug. 20, 2017.

Julia Cameron, author of the international bestseller, The Artist’s Way, discusses the connection between spirituality and creativity, as well as her new book, ‘LIFE LESSONS: 125 Prayers and Meditations’. Published by Tarcher Perigee, this approachable compilation of divine expressions is designed for those who often find that they are at a loss for words when it comes to prayer. Drawing on her own liberating conception of God, Cameron offers readers a corrective to commonly held misconceptions of the divine. 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Aug. 20, 2017.

Hear about Long Beach Peninsula in southwest Washington State, a 100% Awesome Destination featuring beautiful beaches, gorgeous gardens, art, delicious dining opportunities and much more. Featured guests include travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’ – President of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association; artist Susan Spence – Beach Baskets, and Nancy Allen - Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau & Music in the Gardens Tour. 

Read Linda Kissam's destination article on Long Beach Peninsula on NationalParkTraveling.com.  

 

This Big Blend Radio segment originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Aug. 20, 2017.

Jeff Supak, Community Resiliency Program Associate at Global Green USA, talks about the recent flooding in New Orleans and how green infrastructure such as plants and bioswales can add capacity to the city’s storm water system. For over 20 years, Global Green USA, the American affiliate of Green Cross International, has been a national leader in advancing smart solutions to climate change that improve lives and protect our planet. 

Global Green's programs in New Orleans include:

* Water Wise NOLA is a group of water professionals and enthusiasts which share a dedication and commitment to advance Green Infrastructure development in the Greater New Orleans area, as well as strengthen public awareness for water related issues and corresponding green solutions.

* Rebuilding Green in New Orleans: Holy Cross Project Helping New Orleans rebuild following Hurricane Katrina with a model sustainable village in the Lower Ninth Ward.

* Louisiana Wetland Action Program - Engaging Louisiana landowners in wetlands coastal restoration.

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Aug. 20, 2017.